Please Do Not Touch: Outdoor Theatre Performance
Please Do Not Touch is a new play by former Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey. The one-man play follows the story of a young man’s journey into the criminal system following a visit to a heritage house. This play is approximately 1 hour long.
- Booking essential
Written by former Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey (GrimeBoy, Birmingham Rep) and directed by award winning theatre maker, Gail Babb (Stars, Tamasha -OFFIE’S Best New Play 2024), Please Do Not Touch is a brand-new co-production between China Plate and Belgrade Theatre, Coventry.
An extension of Casey’s poetry collection of the same name, Please Do Not Touch follows the story of Mason, who is an activist. He’s always been able to talk his way out of trouble, win any argument, and speak out against injustice until an incident in a heritage house takes all that away from him.
Performances of the play will be taking place at Attingham Park on 24 September and at Upton House in Warwickshire on 27 and 28 September.
The show asks important questions about colonial legacy, contested heritage and how stories are told, and the criminal justice system.
“One of Birmingham’s best and brightest voices.” – Vanessa Kisuule
There will be live interpretation of the play by a British Sign Language interpreter.
Join the cast and creative team after the show for a post show discussion. This provides an excellent opportunity to gain insight into this new play, its themes and how it was made. This is a free after-show event and will last approximately 25-30 minutes.
This event is not suitable for dogs (except assistance dogs).
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Adult (14 years and above) | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895 Booking essential.
- Suitability
Recommended for ages 14+. Contains some strong language and difficult themes.
- Meeting point
The performance will take place outdoors in the Outer Courtyard at the back of the Mansion.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the weather and bring a blanket or camping chair/low backed chair to sit on. This is an outdoor theatre performance. You are welcome to bring a picnic (please no glass).
- Accessibility
The Outer Courtyard is around 500 yards from the car park. A visitor buggy will be available on the evening. Assistance dogs are welcome. There will be live interpretation of the play by a British Sign Language interpreter.
- Other
This Outdoor Theatre Performance takes place in the Outer Courtyard at the back of the Mansion. This event is not suitable for dogs (except assistance dogs). This performance lasts apparoximately 1 hour and there is no interval.
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